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June 23, 2020

Selena Reyes-Hernandez Believed to Be 17th Victim of Transgender Murder This Year
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In Chicago, an 18-year-old is facing first-degree murder charges for
allegedly fatally shooting a 37-year-old transgender woman after she
told the teen she was trans. Orlando Perez reportedly had gone home with
Selena Reyes-Hernandez, where he then interrogated her about her gender
identity. Reyes-Hernandez is at least the 17th transgender person killed
in the U.S. so far this year.


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